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Columbus Unwraps Early Christmas Gift With the Opening of Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
by Christina Mancuso Dec. 11, 2017
Christmas came early for Columbus residents as Jeff Ruby unveiled one of his premier restaurants, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, offering the finest in steaks and seafood, extensive wine list, exquisite atmosphere, and impeccable service.
After nearly a year of renovations and $5 million, Jeff Ruby has put his stake in the ground at 89 E. Nationwide Boulevard, at a prime location near the Arena District between High and Third. Originally founded in 1999 in Cincinnati, Ohio with sister locations in Louisville and Nashville, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse has won multiple prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator's Best Of Award Of Excellence, OpenTable.com's Top 100 Steakhouses in America list, Food Network's Most Magnificent Side D...

By JD Malone
The Columbus Dispatch
Posted Dec 8, 2017 at 10:54 AM
Updated Dec 8, 2017 at 2:06 PM
Years ago, at one of the many auctions that steakhouse developer Jeff Ruby patrols for flourishes and embellishments, he came across a couple of stained-glass panels featuring buckeyes.
“It’s 100 years old,” Ruby said of the glass artwork. “I bought it in case I ever did a place in Columbus.”
Now, those stained-glass buckeyes have a home — at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Downtown.
And some home it is.
Ruby spent about $5 million to rehab 89 E. Nationwide Blvd., which was once home to several other restaurants — 89 Fish and Grill and a Damon’s among them.
The work included enclosing the former patio space, adding a basement dining room called the Cellar, and decorating the sp...

By GARY SEMAN JR.
THISWEEKNEWS.COM
Nov 27, 2017
Don’t ask Jeff Ruby how much he spent on his namesake restaurant in Columbus.
“We don’t know,” said the founder of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, a small but well-known restaurant group based in Cincinnati.
“I had an unlimited budget and I exceeded it,” he said.
Opulence is the byword for Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, scheduled to open Friday, Dec. 1, at 89 E. Nationwide Blvd. in downtown Columbus.
It seems Ruby spared no expense on the 10,000-square-foot space, which offers numerous ornate -- and expensive, Ruby said -- fixtures, including antique mirrors, a panoply of sparkling chandeliers, stained glass, red-velvet upholstery and old-fashioned, high-end light fixtures.
For the serious American omnivore, the urban-steakhouse concept long has been cons...

By Andy Brownfield – Reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier
Nov 15, 2017, 12:45pm EST Updated Nov 15, 2017, 1:10pm
Jeff Ruby's newest steakhouse is getting ready for its debut.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Columbus at 89 E. Nationwide Blvd. – the Cincinnati restaurateur's sixth restaurant – will open on Dec. 1.
"It's a great city with people who have been asking us to open since 1981, when we opened the Precinct," Ruby told me. "People from Columbus have been supporting our restaurants. Half the (Ohio State) football team is from Cincinnati. The back and forth traffic of people who have business in Columbus and live in Cincinnati or vice versa, there's a nexus between these two cities that's quite visible."
The Columbus steakhouse occupies 10,000 square feet in a former 89 Fish & Grill. Originally Ruby thought the s...

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
A big Thanksgiving feast isn’t easy to prepare, especially for firefighters just getting off a 24-hour shift.
Thanks to Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, one Nashville fire station will have plenty to eat on Thanksgiving Day without paying a dime or having a hassle in the kitchen.
Jeff Ruby’s dropped off turkeys on Thursday to the firemen at Station 5-9 in downtown Nashville as a way to thank them for their service.
“It’s nice when people just appreciate what you do,” said Nashville Fire Department District Chief Buddy Byers. “You don’t expect to get anything, but it’s nice when people come by and thank you.”
“It’s not about steaks. It’s not about turkey. It’s about doing what you can for the community and honoring and giving back to those who help out,” said Dillon Ruby, the gener...

VENUE MAGAZINE
JEFF RUBY'S - WHERE YOU CELEBRATE LIFE
Written by Doug Geyer • Photography by Tracy Doyle
Enjoying the hospitality of a sincere and seasoned host leaves us fed and fulfilled. Their warm welcome, the flowers in the vase, the lighting just so. As the aromas waft over the gathering of friends, they mix with the music and conversation. Everything testifies to all their hard work and preparation, creativity and care. When the meal is served, relished, we understand we are participating in something very special.
For a host to deliver this daily is no small feat. When you consider that Jeff Ruby and his growing family of restaurants have created this rarified experience for decades, it’s clear his team must be quite special as well.
Consistently surpassing expectations requires not only brilliant chefs and doting servers, it demands talent...

Fusion cuisine and molecular gastronomy are relatively new, but the steakhouse has been with us forever. Chop houses were ubiquitous in both Colonial America and Elizabethan England, and slabs of roasted meat have been the centerpiece of communal meals since families dwelt in caves.
Until recently, the American steakhouse hadn’t changed much in over a century. Their predictability was a large part of their appeal: the comfortable atmosphere of a men’s club served as the backdrop for shellfish appetizers and huge steaks. By the late 20th century California Cabernet had replaced whiskey as the drink of choice, and astronomical prices were supported by a steady stream of expense accounts.
Today a diner is more likely to find a wider range of menu items (including sustainable and locally sourced seafood), personal service, a large, eclectic wine list and décor that ...

On April 8th, 2017, the life of 19 year-old Ryan Custer changed dramatically. The former standout Cincinnati Elder basketball player and current Wright State team member suffered a severe spinal cord injury when diving into a swimming pool leaving him potentially permanently paralyzed from the chest down. Currently, Ryan is undergoing rigorous therapy designed to help him regain feeling over time. Due to the nature and extent of his injuries as well as the current level of care needed, it is estimated that Ryan and his family will face substantial financial challenges. Upon hearing his story, Jeff Ruby immediately committed to helping the Custer family and has created this unique online auction event to raise critical funds for Ryan’s care.
Our Fundraiser & Auction will feature amazing memorabilia, experiences, home services and more. All items have been donated by friends and...

Famous. Infamous. Beloved. Misunderstood.
There’s no shortage of words to try and describe legendary Cincinnati restaurateur Jeff Ruby. So, we decided to get the full story on his crazy life in his own words. The result was a near-hour-long interview covering decades of bar fights, celebrity stories, community involvement and really, really good steaks.
“Unbelievable” is a three part interview discussing his rise in Cincinnati, the birth of his renowned restaurant “The Precinct” and the huge decision earlier this year that gave him national headlines.
As you’ll see, there really isn’t anyone else like Jeff Ruby.

Driven To Make A Difference
(As Appearing in Ultimate Air Magazine's July/August Issue, page 10-13)
ON JUNE 5, 2017, a project conceived and executed by the Jeff Ruby Foundation and their advertising/marketing partner, Ben Stallard of MOTOR Brand Marketing, along with amazing support from Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell, made a dream a reality for a local family.
The Bray family from Cincinnati have endured more hardships than most in the last five years. Dwan and Aaron Bray have been dealing with extreme challenges related to the health of several of their children. Their four year old twin boys, Aarion and Aubrey, are seriously affected by autism. Their 18 month old baby girl Ny’Leah has cerebral palsy, is epileptic, legally blind, and faces a host of other health issues. These hardships present formidable challenges to the Brays – yet they remain positive, grateful...